HRDI-Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Chicago, IL

Full Time

ACT

Entry Level

POSITION SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities to provide outreach and engagement services with individuals, groups and organizations in the community, including police departments, schools, churches, DCFS, Department of Public Aid, Courts, etc.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide mobile crisis response services in pairs of two which include assessment, engagement, and safety planning with individuals in the community
Conduct outreach/engagement follow up visits and calls to Call4Calm or 988 inquires; contact clients from attributed health plans and/or recently discharged from hospitals or emergency room; provide care coordination assistance and referrals services to additional programs as needed.
Maintains regular communication with referral sources to plan and coordinate treatments and services, relay information on case progress, respond to questions or concerns on program services or options.
Promotes HRDI programs to hospitals personnel and develops appropriate contacts to enhance opportunities for future referrals.
Give marketing resources to community partners to explains HRDI programs, treatment options and requirements to potential clients
Completes required paperwork related to screenings; submit reports as requested.
Provide staffing for shifts where coverage is needed; on-call coverage as needed
Communicate effectively with the Program Supervisor and team for consultation and information sharing
Complete all documentation and reports in a timely and thorough manner
Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned
Participates in various collaborative projects and meetings with current and potential referral sources to facilitate outreach objectives.
Identifies and evaluates trends and patterns of referrals and participates in program/process improvements to enhance referral outcomes.
Performs initial case management to facilitate program
admission and retention, which includes encouraging and motivating clients’ participation and commitment to
treatment, directing clients to additional services as needed, following up with various agencies and insurance carriers to resolve problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Knowledge of community associations/affiliations.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Well organized, detailed oriented and able to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Knowledge of computers and applicable software.
Valid Driver’s license
Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs.

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